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David Alexander Murphy (1894–1917)

David Murphy, c.1917 [detail from a group photo]

David Murphy, c.1917 [detail from a group photo]

Australian War Memorial, 2017.910.2

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David Murphy, c.1917 [detail from a group photo]

David Murphy, c.1917 [detail from a group photo]

Australian War Memorial, 2017.910.2

Life Summary [details]

Birth

13 September, 1894
Roma, Queensland, Australia

Death

26 September, 1917 (aged 23)
Polygon Wood, Belgium

Cause of Death

killed in action

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.

Occupation or Descriptor
Military Service